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Penne with Veggies is a healthy pasta option chock-full of fresh taste! What makes it extra-special is that it cooks up in less time than it would take to order take-out. And the taste? As they say in Italy, "Molto Bene!"

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

1/2
cup chopped red onion (about 1/4 onion)

1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

1 cup broccoli florets, cut in half

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach

1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese

What to Do

In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic, onion, carrots, broccoli, and yellow pepper for 5 minutes, or until soft.